What happens if something goes wrong?

A clinical trial is extensively evaluated by the authorities and an independent ethics committee to check that all risks are minimised. However, unexpected problems during the course of a study can never be ruled out. Therefore, a ‘faultless’ liability insurance is mandatory for every clinical study. Any damage you might incur as a result of your participation in a clinical study is thereby always compensated, without having to prove fault. However, this insurance does not cover costs caused by the natural course of your disease, side effects of standard treatments or investigations or problems that are clearly independent of your participation in the study.